Is MR imaging correlated with mid-term clinical results after arthroscopic all-inside meniscal repair?

Abstract

Aim: To research the correlation between clinical and radiological results after arthroscopic meniscus repair with all-inside suturetechnique and to assess the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diagnostic value on previously repaired meniscus.Materials and Methods: Fifty-two patients were included in the study.All-inside suture technique with a Fast-Fix suture device wasused for all patients. After at least 24 months follow-up, the affected knee was checked with 1.5 Tesla MRI if there was an additionalpathology or the meniscal pathology persisted with criteria of Crues et al. International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) andLysholm scores were used for evaluation of the functional status of patients. Barrett’s criteria wascriteria were used for failure ratesand clinical improvement. Correlation between clinical results and MRI findings were investigated.Results: The mean follow-up was 39.6 (range, 24–60) months. The mean age was 31.4 (range, 21–45) years. At the last time followup the mean IKDC and Lysholm scores were improved significantly (p